Ontario Travel & Holidays Guide

Canada's most populated and second largest province, Ontario
is a major tourist destination with the majority of visitors
drawn to the famous Niagara Falls. Ontario is home to the
Canadian capital city of Ottawa, but
the provincial capital is Toronto, the biggest city in the
province.

Over 90% of the population are concentrated in southern
Ontario, while the remainder are in small towns and villages
scattered throughout the expansive northern regions of the
province.

Ottawa is a great city for visitors who like a lot of history
in their travel plans. The same can be said for most of
Ontario as much of Canada's early history occurred here. Early
French history, slaves escaping from the USA, military
battles... its all part of Ontario's rich historical tapestry.

Toronto is one of Canada's most ethnically diverse cities and
the mix of difference languages, cultures and gourmet
experiences make this a vibrant city full of surprises.
Toronto tours are some of the best available anywhere in
Canada and cater to all interests.

Outside of the cities, Ontario offers great hiking trails,
superb fishing, camping and canoeing. It is a place where
visitors can enjoy a leisurely trip down a Canadian Heritage
River or trace the routes of the first European explorers and
fur traders along the legendary waterways. The four Great
Lakes touch Ontario and offer endless opportunities for water
recreation and adventure as well as great opportunities for
sailing and cruising these stately waterways.

Just like most parts of Canada, Ontario loves its festivals
and when summer arrives, the province springs to life with
festivals and events that celebrate everything from air races
to highland games.

Things To See
& Do

It's
impossible to fit such a broad subject into just a few lines
on a web page, but here are a few ideas to get you started.

Kirkland Lake: a
historic gold mine town dating from 1912 when gold was
first found here

Algonquin Provincial
Park: Visit this huge forested habitat of wildlife and
birds and still the traditional home of the Algonquin
indians who have lived in the area for centuries. A
popular location for canoeing, rafting and kayaking.

Upper Canada Village
At Morrisburg: One of the most outstanding and fascinating
examples of "living history" that recreates a real 19th
Century community.

Fort Wellington
National Historic Site at Prescott: A military museum with
the restored blockhouse and fortifications of the original
fort. Re-enactments are staged of the old military
drill parades in the British and American uniforms of the
time.

Thousand Islands:
Little islands scattered over an 80 km stretch of the St
Lawrence. A place of great natural beauty, popular for
water activities and cruises.

Canadian Automotive
Museum at Oshawa: A museum that charts the history of the
automobile in Canada which has a collection of over 80
vintage cars from between 1898 and 1930.

Peterborough Lift
Locks and Boat Cruises: A glimpse of the engineering
skills from yesteryear where locks regulate the water
level for shipping. Built in 1904 and one of only eight of
its kind in the world, it allows a lift in level of 20m.

Bruce Trail: A
breathtakingly beautiful hiking trail along the Niagara
Escarpment noted for its great views. It stretches for 800
kilometers with numerous other side trails that open up
one of Ontario's finest areas for hiking and walking.

Woodland Cultural
Centre in Brantford: A museum displaying an impressive
collection of Indian artifacts portraying the everyday
life of the Six Nations Indians of the eastern forests.

Georgian Bay: The
ideal place for anyone who enjoys spending time on, in, or
around the water. An almost land-locked part of Lake Huron
and the site of early Jesuit Mission stations.

Sainte-Marie Among
the Hurons: An historic site and recreation of the
original mission station founded by the Jesuits in 1639

Muskoka : One of
North America's prettiest lake districts with a landscape
of lakes, islands, rocky outcrops and located just a
couple of hours north of Toronto.

Welland Canal: A series of 8 massive locks that overcome
the level difference between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
situated close to world famous Niagara Falls and not far
from the Canadian-US border.

Visit the famous Niagara Falls which is one of the most
beautiful and popular waterfalls in the world.